Nidhi Kotian
Mumbai
Summary
As a dedicated and compassionate physician from India, I bring a sincere commitment to achieving excellence, a curious mind, and a heartfelt desire to make a meaningful impact in both urban and rural healthcare. My passion is in mentoring young minds and uplifting underserved communities. Furthermore, my sports background fortifies my team player mentality, and my friendly, patient-centered approach ensures outstanding care
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hands on Clinical Rotation in Family Medicine
Dr Frantz Fils Saint Louis
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Mastered eClinicWorks (EMR). Independently assessed and managed patient cases (30-35 patients daily) from inception to follow-up and post-treatment stages, showcasing comprehensive patient care commitment
- Conducted Pap smears, EKGs, ear flushing, and assisted in carpal tunnel injections
- Engaged in didactic sessions and mentored a student from Ecuador
Hands on Clinical Rotation in Medicine
Dr Rajesh Uchil
02.2023 - 06.2023
Hands on Clinical Rotation in Internal Medicine
Dr Emmanuel Valery, MD @SUNY Downstate Medical Center/ LaSante Heath Center
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed ~60 patients daily, including cases such as CKD and CHF, and effectively handled high blood pressure, extreme glucose levels, and electrolyte abnormalities
- Provided mentorship to junior students through Step 2 lectures and quizzes, elevating their performance
- Collaboratively planned treatments for challenging cases and engaged in intellectually stimulating discussions with colleagues
Hands on Clinical Rotation in Family Medicine
New York Presbyterian Medical Center/ Dr Roosevelt Cherubin Primary Care Clinic
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported clinic organization and daily preparations and aided in legal immigrant documentation
- Provided counseling on screenings, vaccinations, and healthy living, motivating previously unmotivated individuals, highlighting the importance of communication and empathy in personalized patient care
Physician
Shree Vidyasaroj Critical Care Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Organized and facilitated staff meetings, enhancing communication to overcome cultural/educational barriers in treating the Tribal population
- Skillfully assisted in intubation and central line procedures
Hands-on Clinical Elective in Emergency Medicine
Hudson Regional Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Completed an intense 8-week rotation, including 12-hour shifts, six days a week, and volunteered for four 24-hour shifts, in addition to weekend shifts
- Assisted in managing diverse medical cases, including acute MI, drug overdose, COPD exacerbation, DKA, Altered Mental Status, and conducted psychiatric patient assessments with expertise
- Proficiently performed procedures like glass-shrapnel removal, tick removal, Fluorescein eye staining, and skillfully utilized a ring cutter to safely extract wedged rings
- Executed a challenging pediatric suturing case with remarkable composure and skill and assisted in ultrasound-guided eye examinations
Hands-on Clinical Rotation in Emergency Medicine
Stony Brook University Southampton Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Effectively communicated with patients experiencing language barriers by utilizing translators.
- Skillfully performed suturing, stapling, and splinting procedures
- Contributed to the management of various medical cases, encompassing delirium, dystonia, acute psychosis and pediatric concussion
- Aided in pelvic fracture, code blue, trauma, and septic shock management
Hands on Clinal Rotation in Emergency Medicine
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center And Wellstar South
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Rotated between an urban level 1 trauma center and suburban ER, managing a diversity of cases, including trauma (stab wounds, gunshot, MVC, pneumothorax, head injury), psychiatric disorders (manic and schizophrenic patients), and complex cases (cryptogenic pregnancy, priapism). Assisted with procedures and diagnostic tests, including trephination, shoulder reduction, interpreted medical images, and identified drug-seeking behavior
- Played a key role as a member of the code blue team
- Successfully de-escalated an agitated patient by establishing rapport and using calming techniques
COVID-19 Intern/ Volunteer Intern
K.J Somaiya Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Gained extensive experience and demonstrated leadership while serving as the Intern In-charge of the COVID-19 stable ward, ER, and volunteer ICU Intern during the hospital's transition to a COVID-19 facility at the pandemic's peak,all while ensuring rigorous PPE compliance
- Managed ICU tasks, including composing death certificates, maintaining oxygenation, conducting ABGs, and collaborating with specialists
- In the ER, triaged patients, ensured stabilization, and coordinated transfers to wards and ICUs. In stable wards, conducted night rounds, managed care plans, and facilitated smooth handovers
- Led team-building sessions to enhance staff well-being and coordinated digitally with specialists, demonstrating strong teamwork
Clinical Elective in Medicine
Dr.Uchil, M.D Medicine
10.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Elective in Pediatrics
Dr P.POL (M.D (Ped, , D.C.H (BOM ) )
06.2019 - 08.2019
Clinical Intern In Rural Hospital
RHTC (rural Health Training Center)
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Sole physician in a rural hospital, managing a daily caseload of 30 clinic and 20 ward patients, responding to 24-hour on-site emergencies, and collaborating closely with an experienced paramedical professional
- Managed cases like snakebite treatment, obstetrics care, and control of infectious/communicable diseases
- Organized seminars for staff on drug resistance and guided patients through their fears of modern medicine
- Conducted health camps to raise awareness about cervical cancer, educated factory workers on safety, and promoted children's hygiene through an innovative handwashing song
Intern Doctor
K.J Somaiya Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed daily ward rounds across all departments in a hospital serving ''Dharavi'', the world's largest slum
- Transitioned from a medical student to a proficient junior doctor, significantly enhancing clinical skills, knowledge, and collaboration with colleagues and attending physicians
- Conducted surgeries and assisted in cesarean sections and electroconvulsive therapy
- Conducted procedures such as Ascitic and pleural tapping, administered epidurals, participated in code blue emergencies, conducted Non-Stress Tests (NSTs), and counseled mothers facing IUFD
Education
M.B.B.S (Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery) -
K.J SOMAIYA MEDICAL COLLEGE (Maharashtra University)
Mumbai, Maharashtra01.2021
Skills
Step 1- 255, Step 2 CK- 248, Step 3- 231
Total USCE- ~10 Months
Accomplishments
- +60 hours volunteering at COVID-19 Testing & Swabbing Centre in Stony Brook Southampton Hospital
- +12 hours volunteering @ COVID-19 Vaccination Center in Southampton Church
- GYN Workshop (2018)- played a pivotal role as in Intern in the success of a 3 day GYN workshop, volunteering to oversee and manage 50 patients
- Project Nilshi - Pediatric Camp Intervention (November 2014): conducted health talks, screened for anemia in a large rural healthcare outreach for children. Focused on deworming and conducted randomized trials to assess anemia prevalence
- The Breakfast Revolution Medical Camp - Pune Conducted nutritional assessments, provided nutrition education, and distributed a three-month supply of nutritional biscuits to a rural pediatric population
- One month Volunteer Physician in COVID-19 ICU @ KJ Somaiya Hospital
Certification
- B.L.S & ACLS (AHA)
- Member of Medical Student Association of India (MSAI) (2017-18)
- Active member of 'ROTARACT CLUB OF THE CADUCEUS' from 2014-2015
- Public Health Leadership Training workshop by conducted by MSAI
- Participation in Standing Committee Session of 'S.C.O.R.A.' (Sexual & Reproductive health & Rights Including H.I.V. & AIDS), conducted by MSAI
- Essential Surgical Skills -Center of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgical Training (ceMAST)
- Open Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery & Minimal Access Surgery- Center of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgical Training (ceMAST)
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi and Tulu- Native / Bilingual Proficiency
Hobbies
I played in the 2019 Indian Women's League, the nation's premier professional soccer league, which included providing medical guidance and shadowing the physiotherapist for sports injury management. I captained the State team during the 2009 Soccer Nationals. In my childhood, I competed in district-level tennis and am now back in training. Additionally, I captained my medical college cricket and soccer teams to victory. My musical journey started with classical singing and harmonium training during my childhood, and in recent years, I taught myself the Ukulele and began exploring basic guitar skills. I also received 3 years of training in classical Bharatnatyam dance. Besides these, I enjoy outdoor activities like trekking and love binging TV shows, including sci-fi, stand-up comedy, rom-coms, animes, and K-dramas
Timeline
Hands on Clinical Rotation in Family Medicine
Dr Frantz Fils Saint Louis
08.2023 - 10.2023
Hands on Clinical Rotation in Medicine
Dr Rajesh Uchil
02.2023 - 06.2023
Hands on Clinical Rotation in Internal Medicine
Dr Emmanuel Valery, MD @SUNY Downstate Medical Center/ LaSante Heath Center
12.2022 - 01.2023
Hands on Clinical Rotation in Family Medicine
New York Presbyterian Medical Center/ Dr Roosevelt Cherubin Primary Care Clinic
10.2022 - 11.2022
Physician
Shree Vidyasaroj Critical Care Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
Hands-on Clinical Elective in Emergency Medicine
Hudson Regional Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2021
Hands-on Clinical Rotation in Emergency Medicine
Stony Brook University Southampton Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2021
Hands on Clinal Rotation in Emergency Medicine
WellStar Atlanta Medical Center And Wellstar South
02.2021 - 03.2021
COVID-19 Intern/ Volunteer Intern
K.J Somaiya Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020
Clinical Elective in Medicine
Dr.Uchil, M.D Medicine
10.2019 - 01.2020
Clinical Elective in Pediatrics
Dr P.POL (M.D (Ped, , D.C.H (BOM ) )
06.2019 - 08.2019
Clinical Intern In Rural Hospital
RHTC (rural Health Training Center)
01.2019 - 01.2019
Intern Doctor
K.J Somaiya Hospital
04.2018 - 01.2020
M.B.B.S (Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery) -
K.J SOMAIYA MEDICAL COLLEGE (Maharashtra University)
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